Early Care and Education Consortium

The Early Care and Education Consortium is the unified voice for over 7,000 high-quality early learning programs across the country.

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

Congratulations to @PrimroseSchools on launching their inaugural Seed Grant Program, awarding nearly $250,000 to organizations that work to expand access and strengthen support systems for children and families!

Learn More: https://t.co/1YBNznFohw

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

Thank you to @RepBonamici for visiting the Downtown Portland KinderCare and engaging with @KinderCare’s early childhood education leaders. Site visits like these provide valuable opportunities for policymakers to see the impact of quality childcare firsthand.

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

Thank you to all the ECEC members and advocacy partners came together in Connecticut to meet with state lawmakers and advocate for greater childcare access, affordability, and support for families and educators.

#ChildCare #EarlyEducation #ECEC #Connecticut

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

In this op-ed, Jodie Buffo of @LaPetiteAcademy @LearningCare highlights why investing in educator pay and workforce supports matters for Colorado children and families.

Learn More: https://t.co/Kur4VqVnxU. 

#ECEC #LearningCare #LaPetiteAcademy #EarlyEducation #SupportEducators

[Minnesota Child Care Association @MnChildCareAssn]

Great to see the state of Minnesota making investments in Early Learning teacher grants!

🔗https://t.co/rQlQHISOIz

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

For 38 years, @GoddardSchool has helped nurture young learners through a strong commitment to high-quality early childhood education, family engagement, and educator excellence.

Read more: https://t.co/mIoBBEo97q

#ECEC #ProviderSpotlight #TheGoddardSchool #EarlyEducation

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

@KinderCare’s new Johnson City facility will help address Broome County’s growing need for quality childcare, expanding access for working families and supporting children’s early learning through the new Universal Childcare pilot program.

https://t.co/S8mxypgSwG

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

Minnesota has a chance to strengthen child care.

In a new op-ed, @nhacademymn CEO @chad_dunkley outlines practical steps the state’s next governor can take to improve access, affordability, and sustainability across the child care sector.

Read More: https://t.co/KJGncG6b69

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

The bipartisan SEED Act is officially law! Early childhood educators can now claim the same federal tax deduction as K-12 teachers for classroom supplies they purchase out of pocket. A meaningful win for educators, children, and families.

Learn more: https://t.co/BTkW15nJF1

[Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet]

Great to see the House pass our SEED Act, delivering relief for early childhood educators who cover classroom costs out of their own pockets.

As a former Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, I hope the President signs this bill immediately so those who teach our youngest Coloradans can get the support they deserve.

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[Sen. Susan Collins @SenatorCollins]

I am pleased to announce that my bipartisan SEED Act is now law!

Mainers are fortunate to have so many dedicated educators who go above and beyond to support their students. That can include spending their own money on books, supplies, and other classroom materials.

I authored the law that established the original educator out-of-pocket expense deduction for K-12 teachers, and I am delighted that the SEED Act, which I coauthored with Senator Michael Bennet, was signed into law today, extending that same tax relief to early childhood educators.

Our early childhood educators play a critical role in helping our youngest students develop a lifelong love of learning, and they deserve the same support available to other teachers. I am proud that we have now made that a reality.

[First Five Years Fund @firstfiveyears]

Thank you @SenatorCollins for championing the SEED Act!

This legislation marks a key bipartisan victory that recognizes the work of early educators who make child care possible for millions of families.

[First Five Years Fund @firstfiveyears]

Thanks @SenatorBennet for your work on getting the SEED Act over the finish line!

For the first time, early childhood educators will be able to claim the same federal tax deduction for out-of-pocket classroom expenses currently available to K-12 teachers.

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

📹 Highlights from ECEC’s first Teacher Fly-In!

Earlier this summer, educators and center leaders from across the country joined ECEC in Washington, D.C. to advocate for children, families, and the early childhood workforce.

#ECEC #EarlyEducation #ChildCare

[First Five Years Fund @firstfiveyears]

The recently proposed Head Start rule changes can be confusing which is why FFYF now has multiple resources to help you learn more about the proposal, dig deeper into the possible changes, and provide guidance on how to comment.

Check out the thread below for links to each 🧵

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

🎉Congratulations to the franchise owners from ECEC member companies recognized as 2026 Franchisees of the Year by the IFA!
@GoddardSchool @KiddieAcademy @LightbridgeAcad @PrimroseSchools

Read Here: https: https://t.co/zIN6TA6sFY

#ECEC #ChildCare #EarlyEducation

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

🎉Congratulations to Rebecca Grovenstein of @LightbridgeAcad on being named a 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year.

This recognition highlights her leadership, commitment to working families, and dedication to early childhood education.

Read more: https://t.co/bizdJb5U6v

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

Thank you @RepMoiraRader and @SenatorCohenCT, for taking the time to visit a @KinderCare center in Guilford, CT and learn directly from educators!

Firsthand experiences help showcase the vital role child care plays in strengthening families, communities and our economy.

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

For more than 30 years, @CadenceEdu has been a dedicated partner to working families. Learn more about how @CadenceEdu supports children, families, and communities through its nationwide network of early childhood education programs.

Link here: https://t.co/GypJHIZuyT

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

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[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

Check out Vox's reporting on private equity & childcare. Reporter Rachel Cohen Booth takes a closer look at assumptions & what the research actually shows, including findings that private equity-backed providers are often larger, more established & achieve higher quality ratings!

[Early Care and Education Consortium @ECEConsortium]

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